Panzer Dragoon – Sega Saturn (1995)

Panzer Dragoon is a critically acclaimed on-rails shoot-’em-up that stands out for its striking, melancholic artistry. Set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world littered with the ruins of a highly advanced, long-lost civilization, the story follows Keil Fluge, a young hunter who inherits a powerful, armoured blue dragon after witnessing its original rider fall in battle. Tasked with a desperate mission, Keil must ride the beast across barren wastes and ancient flooded cities to stop a rival Dark Dragon from reaching a massive, destructive pre-war tower controlled by an oppressive Empire. Gameplay combines fast-paced, linear aerial movement with an innovative 360-degree radar system, allowing players to dynamically shift their camera orientation to tackle incoming bioweapons and imperial airships from all directions using the rider’s rapid-fire pistol or the dragon’s devastating lock-on lasers. Upon release, Panzer Dragoon received widespread praise from critics, who lauded its smooth 3D presentation, responsive controls, and legendary, sweeping orchestral soundtrack. It became an instant cult classic, celebrated heavily for its highly imaginative, Moebius-inspired art direction that proved the Saturn could deliver deeply cinematic and atmospheric gaming experiences.

Game	Box	Manual	Number	Price
			#2313	£31.99
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D – Sega Saturn (1995)

D is a pioneering horror adventure game directed by the eccentric Kenji Eno and developed by WARP. The story follows Laura Harris as she investigates a Los Angeles hospital where her father, a respected doctor, has mysteriously gone on a mass-killing spree; upon entering, she is transported into a surreal, macabre medieval castle. Gameplay is presented entirely through pre-rendered full-motion video (FMV) in a first-person perspective, requiring players to solve environmental puzzles and uncover the dark, cannibalistic secrets of Laura’s lineage within a strict, real-time two-hour limit—notably featuring no pause or save functions. At launch, D received a highly positive critical reception on the Saturn, with reviewers praising its dark, cinematic atmosphere, impressive CGI graphics, and genuine scares, though some critiqued its limited replay value and slow movement speed.

Game	Box	Manual	Number	Price
			#2314	£63.99
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